Hayatabad facts for kids
Hayatabad is a modern area on the western side of Peshawar. Peshawar is a big city and the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. Hayatabad is close to the border with Afghanistan. It is also near Torkham, which is a main crossing point between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Hayatabad is one of Peshawar's most developed places to live. It has many schools, colleges, hospitals, and sports facilities. The area is named after Hayat Sherpao, a well-known Pakistani leader.
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Discovering Hayatabad
Hayatabad was created as a living area in Peshawar in the late 1970s. It is mostly for homes, but it also has an area with businesses and factories.
The government has divided Hayatabad into seven main parts, called "phases." Each phase is then split into smaller sections, from A to H. You can get to Hayatabad from three roads connected to Jamrud Road. There is also one way from the Ring Road. Hayatabad is the last stop for the TransPeshawar bus system.
Who Lives in Hayatabad?
Many different kinds of people live in Hayatabad. Some families have lived there for a long time. Others are people from different countries working there for a while. Because it is close to Peshawar and the business area, many Pashtun and Persian people live here. There are also Afghan refugees who have made Hayatabad their home.
What Can You Do in Hayatabad?
The Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) helps keep Hayatabad nice. They are in charge of its upkeep and new projects. Hayatabad has many great places for kids and families. You can find lots of schools, colleges, and universities. There are also hospitals, parks, and shopping malls. You can even find international cricket stadiums and futsal grounds here!
Hospitals and Health Care
Hayatabad has many hospitals and clinics. Some hospitals are big and treat many different illnesses. Others are specialized for certain health needs. Most hospitals are in Phase 4 and 5. Smaller clinics can be found in almost all phases. Here are some of the hospitals:
- Hayatabad Medical Complex
- Habib Physiotherapy Complex
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Center
- Rehman Medical Institute
- North West General Hospital
- Peshawar Institute of Cardiology
- Paraplegic Center Peshawar
- Life Care Hospital Hayatabad
- Peshawar General Hospital
- Peshawar Institute of Medical Sciences
- Health Net Hospital
- Fountain House Peshawar
Schools and Colleges
Hayatabad is home to many excellent schools and colleges. They are spread out across the different phases.
Phase 1 Schools
- FAST NUCES, Peshawar Campus (in the Industrial Estate)
- The City Nursery, Hayatabad
- Forward Girls College
Phase 2 Schools
- International Islamic University Islamabad Schools, Khyber Campus (IIUI)
- Beaconhouse School System Junior Campus
- Forward Public School
- Iqra National University
- Forward Boys College
Phase 3 Schools
- Forward Model School
- Qurtuba University
- Qurtuba Public School and College
- The City School Hayatabad Junior
Phase 4 Schools
- Frontier Children's Academy
- Frontier Youth Academy
- Frontier Science Academy
- Hayatabad Model School
- Learning Institute of Modern Sciences
- Post Graduate Medical Institute Peshawar
- LIMS School and College
Phase 5 Schools
- PakTurk Maarif International Schools and Colleges
- Khyber Medical University
- Pak International Medical College
- Khyber Girls Medical College
- The City School Peshawar Campus Hayatabad
- Institute of Public Health and Social Sciences (IPH&SS)
- Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IPM&R)
- Rehman Medical College
- Northwest School of Medicine
Phase 6 Schools
- Beaconhouse School System Senior Campus
- St. Francis' High School
- CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences
- Government Degree College for Boys
Phase 7 Schools
- Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences)
Fun Parks
Hayatabad has many beautiful parks where you can relax and play.
- Bagh-e-Naraan (Phase 1)
- Tatara Park (Phase 1)
- Ghani Bagh (Phase 2)
- Zahed Market Park (Phase 2)
- Yousafzai Market Park (Phase 3)
- Khattak Market Park (Phase 3)
- Complex Park (Phase 4)
- Afridi Market Park (Phase 4)
- Ladies Park (Phase 4)
- Khyber Park (Phase 5)
- Shalman Park (Phase 6)
- Bangash Market Park (Phase 6)
- Behram Park (Phase 7)
